More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms
A new study finds that teens who engage in frequent texting, social media use and other online activities daily are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.
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When Teens Cyberbully Themselves
In this latest form of self-harming behavior, adolescents anonymously post mean or derogatory comments about themselves on social media as a way of managing feelings of sadness or self-loathing.
Helping Strangers May Help Teens' Self-Esteem
Adolescents are under more pressure than ever, and many suffer from depression and anxiety. But new research suggests that volunteering to help strangers makes them feel better about themselves.
Rural And City Women A Little Different In Age At First Sex, Number Of Kids
In a recent national survey, nearly 80 percent of women living in rural areas reported having experienced sexual intercourse by age 18, compared with 68.6 percent of women in cities.
Bariatric Surgery Helps Teens With Severe Obesity Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Adolescents with severe obesity who had bariatric surgery showed significant improvements in cardiovascular disease risk factors such as elevated blood pressure and high cholesterol.
Increased Hours Online Correlate With An Uptick In Teen Depression, Suicidal Thoughts
It's not proof of cause and effect, but should be a warning, researchers say. Surveys showed teens — especially girls — who spent hours online daily were more likely than others to report depression.
For Novelist John Green, OCD Is Like An 'Invasive Weed' Inside His Mind
"It starts out with one little thought, and then slowly that becomes the only thought that you're able to have," Green says. His new novel, Turtles All The Way Down, is about a teenage girl with OCD.
Sleep Scientist Warns Against Walking Through Life 'In An Underslept State'
"Human beings are the only species that deliberately deprive themselves of sleep for no apparent gain," says sleep scientist Matthew Walker. His new book is Why We Sleep.
4-H Is Helping Kids Plant The Seeds For Healthy Relationships
4-H is going beyond the county fair, offering kids workshops on how to navigate the romantic world and form healthy dating habits.
How Smartphones Are Making Kids Unhappy
Psychologist Jean Twenge has observed dramatic shifts in behavior among children who go through adolescence with smartphones. They're spending less time with friends and reporting greater anxiety.